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Back Facing Rooms These rooms are scheduled for a complete revamp in the very near future with a couple of surprises in store for those who have frequented them before. Although smaller and mostly only accommodating two persons, sharing, these rooms are every bit as comfortable as the front facing ones and contain all the same four star features and facilities with the exception of Room 10, which only has a "half bathroom" i.e. only a shower. Items listed as "standard issue" are exactly the same throughout these rooms and because of the somewhat reduced price, they still represent excellent value for money. Thank You for not smoking in any of our accommodation rooms/units Front Facing Rooms These rooms have recently been upgraded with brand new furnishings such as flooring, cupboards, beds, plasma screens, linnen, curtains etc. a Much more relaxing atmosphere awaits you with natural cooler colours in summer which in turn romances the air for those cold winter nights. Rooms in this category either overlook the Resort's Grounds or the Hot Springs Complex and feature a small balcony (Except for the Pool Facing rooms). They are all air-conditioned and heated, have ceiling fans and standard equipment includes telephone & hairdryer in the room and bathroom, TV with SABC 1, 2 & 3, MNET, Movie Magic 1 & 2 and Supersport (subject to change by customer demand). Coffee and tea making facilities are provided as is a courtesy fridge. All bathrooms are full bathrooms, with showers above the bath and wall heaters for winter, in addition to which the bathrooms in Rooms 14 & 15 also sport a bidet. These two rooms are also fairly accessible for the physically challenged. All rooms are sumptuously furnished and you will enjoy the warmth and comfort they exude. To check the availability of our Front Facing Rooms, Thank You for not smoking in any of our accommodation rooms/unitsDe-luxe Suites Although not quite in the same league as our Presidential Suite, our four star De-Luxe Suites ("The Montagu" and "The Bloupunt") leave nothing to be desired and (as is the case with all our accommodation) will satisfy even the most fastidious guest! Both Suites are extra spacious and can sleep up to 4 people (or more in the case of small children). Standard equipment includes air-conditioning and ceiling fans, heating, telephone & hairdryers (in both the room as well as the bathroom), TV, complimentary mini-bar (with full rate only), Hi-fi, as well as coffee and tea making facilities with a courtesy fridge. The bathrooms are more than generous and sport "Champagne" marbled sanitary-ware with his & hers vanity, duette corner bath, separate shower cubicle as well as toilet and bidet. Due to their size, the rooms are very comfortable and accessible for the physically challenged. Both these suites are front facing and overlook the Resort's grounds and you will enjoy the superior furnishings and appointments. These rooms will be having a face lift during the course of this year. Thank You for not smoking in any of our accommodation rooms/units Mountain Chalets The owners of Avalon Springs have embarked on an ambitious new project in terms of which the mountainside behind the hotel and timeshare building has been divided into 14 plots measuring 190 sqm, each housing two "side by side" chalets. In other words, we are building a total of 28 chalets. In basic terms the unit will consist of an undercover porch with built in braai area, a lounge with one double sleeper couch, a fully fitted open plan kitchen and dinette and two double bedrooms each with a full bathroom en suite - sleeping a total of 6 persons. Items such as a Big Screen TV& DVD surround sound system in the lounge, (separate TVs in bedrooms) under floor heating throughout, air conditioning and, best of all, a private outdoor spa bath PER UNIT fed from a natural underground spring at variable temperatures will be "standard issue". With some of the Jacuzzi's already in operation, please note that the remaining Jacuzzi's will only be operational at the end of February 2010. Please refer to the above when enquiring for accommodation. Needless to say, the development will have the full service backing of The Avalon Springs Hotel and residents of the chalets will have access to ALL resort facilities (The view from the chalets is indescribable and well worth the "trek up the mountain" at the moment.) Access to the chalets will be via a second lift, through the existing timeshare foyer past reception to the second floor, from where you, your guests & your luggage will be transported to your chalet in comfort by means of The Bosbok all terrain utility vehicle. However we are busy investigating the possibility of installing a Funicular system. Thank You for not smoking in any of our accommodation rooms/unitsThe Avalon Suite Covering an area of a small house, this superlative suite, situated on the second floor of the Avalon Springs Hotel is the epitome of luxury and no expense has been spared in creating this suite. "The Avalon" comprises of 2, generous, double bedrooms, each a spectacle of mirrors and sumptuously furnished, with an inter-leading en suite bathroom. Air conditioning & ceiling fans will keep you cool in summer whilst under - floor heating ensures you stay snug and warm in winter.The bathroom is a "rhapsody in black & white" and sports marbled sanitary ware throughout. Under - tile heating provides a luxurious feel to the floor in winter and there is a separate ablution cubicle with toilet and bidet. A "jetted" spa bath for two, separate shower cubicle and "his" & "hers" vanity basins give "going to the bathroom" a whole new meaning ! Here you will also find the heart of the audiovisual entertainment centre with big screen T.V, DSTV, DVD and full Surround Sound System. (A courtesy selection of CDs, Videos and DVD's are available from the Hotel Reception) Self catering is NOT permitted in the suite, but a fridge, micro wave oven, toaster, crockery, cutlery, glassware and kettle/coffee machine are provided and various "in suite" catering options are available to you from the Hotel's Food & Beverage Department.To top it all, "The Avalon" boasts it's very own 6 seater, indoor spa bath with a continuous flow of water from the world renowned 43*C thermal spring. These waters are constantly drained off to waste, thereby ensuring that all water in the spa is ALWAYS hygienically clean and fresh as nature intended! Our biggest concern is, that once checked in to "The Avalon" we may never get you to venture outside..... Also included daily is a full English & South African Breakfast Buffet served in our Cogman's Restaurant (provided the full B+B rate is applied), the free use of ALL the resorts facilities, including the 24-hour use of the hot springs. We look forward to being your hosts!
FacilitiesConferences & Functions With so much relaxation going on, on the other web pages, you may well be misled into thinking that Avalon Springs is purely for holidays but, nothing could be further from the truth and we pride ourselves on our ability to organize any professional events you care to mention... Amongst our regular (and satisfied clients -- we would like to add), we are proud to list companies like Old Mutual, Shell & BP South Africa, D&L Petroleum, Star Wash, Telkom, ABSA, and a host of others both large and small. We take this opportunity to thank them ALL for their continued support! Our ALL INCLUSIVE conference rates (See rate schedule below), provide for everything that you may need to plan a hassle free and successful event, and once you have briefed us you may leave the rest to us. It is REALLY that simple! One of our trained managers will handle your call or, should you wish to come along for an on-site inspection in order to discuss details, you are of course welcome to do so! In any event, you will receive a written quotation (outlining and confirming your itinerary as well as all your instructions, down to the last detail) from us, and before you even arrive you will have a clear picture of costs etc. Various team building events (Tractor/ Trailer Rides, River Boat Rides, Abseiling, Rock Climbing etc.) are also on offer and with 20 years of experience behind us we will advise and assist you, to make your event the one that will live in the memory of your delegates for years to come. A number of entertainers are "on our books" and we can even organize a local gumboot dance troupe or Sangoma readings. During a recent winter conference, all the delegates submerged themselves in the hot springs whilst the conference leader held his session on the edge of the pool... and you want different?!! Our purpose built conference room (see diagram below) is fully airconditioned and seats up to 130 pax theatre style, 110 pax classroom style and 50 pax in a U-shape setting. The room can be divided into two parts which then, each seat roughly half the amount of delegates. Various break away venues are also available and for larger groups special arrangements can be made with marquees erected in the grounds. Standard equipment includes: White and Black Boards, Flip Charts, TV with VHS video, DVD with Surround Sound System and Big Screen Projector, P.A. with Multi Channel Recording and Lapel Microphones, Overhead and Slide Projector and should you require additional or specialized equipment we will procure it for you. As far as your meal plan is concerned, our packages provide for daily Breakfast, 2x Coffee/Tea Sessions, Lunch and Dinner, as well as ongoing refreshments during the conference (Mints, Mineral Water and Fruit Cordials). Meal types range from set menus, carveries, finger buffets, hot and cold buffets to braais and even spit braais (see Catering Schedule) What we do promise you is that you will not go hungry nor will you get bored with the type of meals or choice of venues. Cogmans Restaurant Open for Breafast, Lunch and Dinner! Cogman's boasts a rich and warm décor, is fully airconditioned & heated and the venue is available for private functions, weddings, etc. The latest edition to the restaurant (where the enclosed verandah used to be) is a light, wonderfully cosy part of the restaurant that overlooks our beautiful gardens, with an authentic reed ceiling overhead adding to the rustic, outdoor ambiance. Children are welcome in Cogman's and we also have a special "Kiddies Menu". Early meals or separate, supervised meals can be arranged. The John Montagu Bar & Lounge Named after Mr John Montagu (it is often erroneously thought he was "Sir") is the Hotel's main "watering hole". Open primarily to resident guests, this sumptuously furnished venue is open 24/ 7. A vast array of drinks are on offer and our staff will gladly mix up an exotic cocktail or advise you on a choice of regional and other South African Table wines from our extensive Wine List. A speciality of this wine list is that in each category of wines listed, we offer you one wine by the glass. This allows you to sample a small quantity before committing to the whole bottle or any particular type of wine. Air-conditioned, "The JM", is the ideal meeting place for a pre-dinner drink or a winter's evening spent chatting, playing games or just watching sports on the big screen "telly" in front of a crackling log fire. The Avacabana Pool Bar
24 Hour Food & Bar - Room Service The Café is open 24 hrs on a Friday, Saturday and Monday evenings and closes for trade at 23h00 on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings until further notice Room Service is available to all resident guests and you may choose Continental Breakfast, Full Meals or Light Snacks from our Room Service Menu. As the light meals come from the kitchen attached to our Café (which is open 24 hours 'round the clock'), this section of the menu is also available to non-resident guests as take aways. Please exercise necessary patience, as all meals come from a central kitchen and need to be prepared and cooked. Thank you! Additional services DirectionsFrom Cape Town on the N1 to Avalon Springs Take N1 to Paarl, through the Huguenot Tunnel (or over Du Toit's Kloof Pass) and on to Worcester where you will pass a Shell Ultra City on your left hand side and you will get to a set of traffic lights on the N1. Proceed straight across these traffic lights to a second set at which you turn right into Worcester. Follow this road, over a railway bridge, all the way down to High Street, where you must turn left into High Str. Carry on for about 1km and watch for signs directing you to the right (R60) towards Robertson, Ashton and Montagu. Stay on the R60 all the way, and once through Ashton it becomes the R62 which takes you through the Cogman's Kloof to Montagu. > As you enter Montagu, you are now in Long Street, which you carry on with, to almost the end of town. Turn left into the very last road, being Cross Street. >> At the next stop, turn right into Bath Street, which you follow about 3km out of town. On your left you will see (illuminated) signs for Avalon & Montagu Springs. Turn left here into Uitvlucht Street and immediately swing right and follow this street all the way down to our car park. From Cape Town along the N2 to Avalon Springs Follow the N2 over Sir Lowry's Pass, through Caledon and Riviersonderend. Roughly 24km after Riviersonderend watch for the Stormsvlei turn-off on your left. Turn here and follow the signs to Bonnievale. As you approach Bonnievale you will cross the mighty Breede River. At the T-junction, turn left into the main street, then turn right towards Ashton and Montagu at the next stop. Go round the church and follow the same road out of town. On your right is the Bonnievale Golf Course (watch out for the railway crossing). Next you will come to a T-junction where you must turn left onto the R60 to Ashton. At the next T-junction, turn right to Montagu (R62) and follow the instructions as above from >. From Mossel Bay along the Garden Route to Avalon Springs As you pass Swellendam on your right-hand side, look out for the turn-off to Ashton, where you must turn right off the N2 and onto the R60. Roughly 70km later you will reach a T-junction. Turn right onto the R62 (with Ashton to your left) towards Montagu and when you enter the town follow the directions as above from >. From up country on the N1 to Avalon Springs Assuming you are coming down the N1 through Touwsriver, roughly 22km out of the town (on the Cape Town side) you'll see a sign to your left indicating Montagu via the Koo Valley (R318). Turn left here and follow this route for approx. 70km. Whilst breathtakingly beautiful in parts, motorists are cautioned to drive slowly along this route as there are 2 fairly hair-raising passes with some VERY tight hairpin bends! (Expect snow in winter) As you approach the outskirts of Montagu you will see some (illuminated) signs on your right for Avalon and Montagu Springs. Turn right into Uitvlucht Street and keep right. Follow Uitvlucht Street all the way down to our car park. (4x4 enthusiasts may also consider the gravel road alternative from Touwsriver via Ouberg Pass and Langkloof. See map for more details.) From Beaufort West to Avalon Springs: 6km outside Beaufort West on the Cape Town side, turn left onto the N12. This takes you via Klaarstroom, Meiringspoort (Spectacular!) to De Rust and on to Oudtshoorn (The Ostrich Capitol of the World). >>> Find your way onto the R62 and head through Calitzdorp (after which there is spectacular Huisrivier Pass), Ladismith (stay on the R62 -- it turns left!), Barrydale, and onto Montagu. As you come into the town, the very first road on your right is Cross Street. Turn right here and follow the instructions from >> above. (For the more adventurous, you could consider coming down the N1 as far as Prince Albert Road and turning left onto the R328, make your way via Prince Albert over the Swartberg Pass to Oudtshoorn, from where you follow directions above from >>>. This route is not recommended at night, in bad weather or if you are towing!!!)RatesDay Visitors Rates Rates are as follows: R60.00 Per Adult / R40.00 Children Under The Age Of 12 ( In Season)R40.00 Per Adult / R40.00 Children Under The Age Of 12 (Out of Season) "Slide included at times below" Weekdays (10h00 - 18h00) Weekends (10h00 - 13h00 / 15h00 - 21h00) Prices and amendments are subject to change without notice The above gives you access to the Hot Springs, Picnic facilities as well as Free Rides on the Giant Waterslide, the "Boomslang". Saturdays and Sundays over normal weekends will attract a parking fee Rates for hotel rooms include the following:
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